Let’s Empower the Fathers in Our Lives This generation of fathers, currently raising young children, deserves a ton of praise. As a whole, they have continued the trend of increasing both quality and quantity of the care of their kids. In general, they have found a way to be more present than their fathers, who… Continue reading Empowering Fathers
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The Hardest Thing About Parenting
What is the hardest thing to do? Ask for help. The stairs weren’t quite as creepy as these! I fell down the stairs last week. For real. I was just walking, like normal, and I totally wiped out. In front of my two little guys. It was everything I could do to not just burst… Continue reading The Hardest Thing About Parenting
Explaining the News to Your Kids
News and Our Kids. It’s pretty much a universal truth that parents don’t love to explain the news to their kids. I’m pretty confident that parents have been trying to shield their kids from the news since the beginning of time. In every era there has been terrible information that’s anything but child-friendly. But at… Continue reading Explaining the News to Your Kids
How to Become a More Patient Parent
If I Just Had More Patience… Patience is one of the most elusive things for parents. We know- without a doubt- when our patience is gone, and it never seems to be in abundant supply! We’ve been told “patience is a virtue” and heard many parents say they’re praying for more patience. And this definition of… Continue reading How to Become a More Patient Parent
Warning Signs for Suicide in Elementary School Children
KNOW THE SIGNS: SAVE A LIFE Everyone should be aware of the warning signs for suicide, especially for younger children. Being aware of these could literally save your child’s life! A common misconception is that a person (including your kid) has to have a known mental health diagnosis in order to be truly suicidal. THIS IS… Continue reading Warning Signs for Suicide in Elementary School Children
Creating Independent Preschoolers
The independent preschooler? Preschoolers (kids aged 3-5ish) are always learning new skills and trying new things. A lot of the new skills they learn are helping them gain independence. For many kids, these are headstrong years. They are learning to assert themselves. And parents are learning to give their kids a bit more space. Many… Continue reading Creating Independent Preschoolers
What To Do When Your Young Child Talks About Suicide
If your child is actively suicidal, call 911 or take them to the emergency room immediately. The suicide prevention line is 800-273-talk (8255) Suicide In Young Children Is NOT A Myth According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control), suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for kids 10-14. “From 1999 through 2015, 1,309… Continue reading What To Do When Your Young Child Talks About Suicide